Flodden

Definitions of Flodden
  1. noun
    a hill in Northumberland where the invading Scots were defeated by the English in 1513
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    hill
    a local and well-defined elevation of the land
  2. noun
    a battle in 1513; the English defeated the invading Scots and James IV was killed
    synonyms: Battle of Flodden Field
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    pitched battle
    a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
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